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(Enchanted Dominion)
Terra arrives in the meadow by a lake walking out from a portal of light in his Keyblade Armor. As he steps out from the portal, his Keyblade Armor disappears in a flash of light. Suddenly, Terra was ambushed by a swarm of Flood Unversed which emerged from the ground around him.
"Monsters! The ones the master mentioned. These are the Unversed." Terra says
Another portal of light opens up in the same area high up on a nearby cliff. From this portal exits Ducar in his Keyblade Armor. As he steps out, his Keyblade Armor disappears in a flash of light. Ducar stood up on the edge of the cliff and looked down at the lake below him. Looking down, he immediately saw Terra fighting against the Unversed.
"Terra!" Ducar calls out
Terra looked up toward the cliff where Ducar stood and watched as he jumped off to his aid. Ducar threw his Keyblade down at the Unversed that surrounded Terra and the Keyblade flew around guided by the wind. The Keyblade sliced through each of the Flood in a single swoop before it returned to Ducar's hand in flash of light. Ducar landed down on the ground next to Terra.
"You alright?" Ducar asks
"Yeah. Nice of you to show." Terra says
"Wouldn't miss it." Ducar says
More Flood Unversed emerged from the shadows and the two men stood alongside each other with their Keyblade ready.
Terra slices through one Flood with an uppercut from his Keyblade while Ducar slices through another Flood with a downward slash. One Flood leaps at Terra with it's claws, but he strikes it down with a spinning slash. Another Flood leaps at Ducar for an attack, but he whirls forward with his Keyblade, performing a cartwheel. Terra swings his Keyblade at three Flood Unversed, taking each of them out with an intense slash. Ducar leaps up into the air with a somersault and slams his Keyblade down on the ground, creating a small explosion which disintegrates the four Flood Unversed.
As the two men finished off the remaining Unversed, they both turned around and saw two Flood fleeing into the forest.
"No you don't." Terra says
The two Keyblade Wielders chase the two Unversed to the bridge outside King Stefan's castle. Terra and Ducar both jump into the air and brought their Keyblades down on the two Unversed, casting them into oblivion. After dealing with the Unversed, Terra and Ducar saw the witch, Maleficent standing on the bridge ahead of them, looking out toward the castle. Maleficent sensed their presence and turned around to face the two men.
"What's this? Why aren't you both asleep? That fool, Flora cast a spell to put everyone in this castle into a deep, deep slumber." Maleficent says
"Who are you?" Terra asks
"Why, I am Maleficent. As all who dwell in this kingdom would know. Now you must reciprocate the introduction. Who are you?"
"I'm Terra."
"And I'm Ducar."
"What do you know about those monsters? The ones who attacked us?" Terra says
"Hmph. Now why would I give a thought to creatures so base, so inconsequential?" Maleficent says
"They are base. That's for sure. Anyway, we're looking for someone. Ever heard of a man named Xehanort?" Terra says
"Or someone named Lord Thanatos?" Ducar asks
Terra looked at Ducar confused as to who he was referring to while Maleficent remained silent for a moment before she spoke.
"Those names are not familiar to me. Are they outsiders, like yourselves? Oh, but wait... I do remember someone leaving the castle." Maleficent says
"Tell us. What were they doing there?" Ducar asks
"I couldn't say... I can only be certain they were not from this kingdom. If you're curious, go see the castle for yourself. There. The entrance is just past the bridge." Maleficent says
"Thanks." Terra says
Terra and Ducar began running toward the castle until Maleficent spoke again, making them stop.
"Perhaps they did speak about 'imprisoning the light'. 'The light' could be so many things. Could they have meant Princess Aurora?" Maleficent says
"Aurora..." Terra says
Taking note of the name, the two men enter the castle which was completely empty for some reason. The first room they found themselves in was the main hall which housed two tall thrones at the far end across from them. Terra and Ducar both saw a staircase on their right which led further up into the castle. The two men ascended the staircase and proceeded down into the hallway. As they walked through the hallways of the castle, Terra decided to talk to Ducar about Lord Thanatos.
"Ducar, about that name you mentioned. Lord Thanatos? Who is he?" Terra asks
"Bad news. Lord Thanatos is a being of pure evil. I've met him in other worlds a few times. I even met him at the Land of Departure shortly before we left and let me tell you something, he is extremely powerful. Believe it or not, he's a Keyblade Wielder like us." Ducar says
"What? How can someone like him possess a Keyblade?" Terra asks
"I asked myself that same question. I'm not sure how he came to wield a Keyblade, but I do know this. His intention is to cast other worlds into darkness and enslave innocent people. And he will destroy anyone who gets in his way." Ducar says
Terra was shocked to hear this from Ducar.
"I've heard him mention of his master, The Dark Lord of the Shadows, who supposedly commands an evil empire." Ducar says
"But who is this Dark Lord?" Terra asks
"That's what I don't know. I can only imagine it must be someone very powerful." Ducar says
The two men soon came upon the door to the tower room where inside was Princess Aurora. The door was enveloped with a dark blue and purple aura of darkness which prevented Terra and Ducar from entering the room. Terra and Ducar took a few steps back and summoned their Keyblades into their hands. They both aimed their Keyblades at the door and shot a beam of light at it, making the dark aura disappear. Terra and Ducar entered the room and came across a sleeping Aurora. The moment they saw her, they sensed a strange light emanating from her.
"This feels so familiar." Terra says
"I can feel sense something from this woman, yet it feels familiar." Ducar says
"Her heart is filled with light, not the slightest touch of darkness. Just the kind of heart I need." Maleficent says
Ducar and Terra turned around upon hearing Maleficent's voice.
"For what?" Terra asks
"Imagine with me, the most glorious of futures. Seven of the purest hearts, each overflowing with light. When brought together, they grant the power to rule all worlds." Maleficent says
"What are you talking about?" Ducar asks
"What do you mean?" Terra asks
"Why, those keys you hold... The Keyblade, is it called?" Maleficent asks
The two men gasp in shock upon hearing this from Maleficent and they both summoned their Keyblades.
"Where did you learn that name?" Terra asks
"That trinket is the only way to obtain the hearts." Maleficent says
"No more games! Where is Master Xehanort!" Terra says in a demanding voice
"And where is Lord Thanatos! Answer us!" Ducar says in a demanding voice
"Impudence will get you nowhere. If you wish to learn more, you must retrieve the heart of Aurora." Maleficent says
"And why would we ever want to do that?" Terra asks
"It's not a matter of 'why', but of will. In your hearts, there is darkness just waiting to be awakened." Maleficent says
In that moment, Maleficent began to glow with darkness as does Terra and Ducar.
"I don't know what you're talking about." Terra says
"Perhaps not yet, but I have power over sleep. And I can awaken what's inside you. Then, you will be free to be who you truly are." Maleficent says
Terra and Ducar both grunted in pain as the darkness within the two of them was awakened. As the darkness overtook them, they could hear Master Eraqus voice echoing through their minds.
"Remember that darkness lurks in every heart."
"Darkness is our foe."
"Would that we could be rid of it."
"You must destroy it."
"Push the darkness down. Give it no quarter in your heart."
The two men were soon put into a trance-like state. Terra and Ducar both opened their eyes which had now become a pale version of their eye color. The two men held their Keyblades over Princess Aurora and a bright light shined from the tips of their Keyblades. Princess Aurora's heart was released and the orb of light floats into Maleficent's hands.
"Here it is. Just what I have waited for." Maleficent says
Once the deed was done, Terra and Ducar recovered from their trance, inhaling a large amount of air with a deep breath.
"To think of what they spoke of was and always will be true." Maleficent says
"Ah. Ugh. What just...?" Ducar asks
"What? How did I...?" Terra asks
The two men looked down at Aurora and gasped in shock. They quickly turned around and faced Maleficent.
"What happened?!" Ducar asks
"What did we do? What did you do?" Terra asks
"You speak as if I pulled some invisible strings. No, you couldn't be further from the truth. I simply whispered into the darkness you both already held inside." Maleficent says
Terra and Ducar both turn to look at Princess Aurora, realizing the terrible deed they had done.
"No!" Ducar gasps
"How could I do this?" Terra asks
Terra looks down at Princess Aurora. As he did, he saw a vision of Ventus in a comatose state just like Aurora.
"Ven!" Terra exclaims
Ducar looks down at Princess Aurora and he saw a vision of his son, Devon in a comatose state just like Ventus.
"Devon!" Ducar exclaims
"Yes... Now, you want to know where Xehanort and Lord Thanatos went. Well, that I cannot answer. They disappeared into the darkness. But now I know the Keyblade is necessary to gather hearts. Join me. Collect six more hearts of pure light. Then, we shall rule all the worlds together." Maleficent says
"Never!" Ducar says with a growl
"You seem to be mixed up. We're peacekeepers, not tyrants!" Terra says
Suddenly, the castle began to shake with a violent tremor, making Terra and Ducar struggle to maintain their balance while Maleficent didn't seemed bothered by it whatsoever.
"Hmm... For peacekeepers, you're off to an exceptionally poor start. Remember this, the darkness cannot be held back by force or strength. Now... my work here is done, as is yours. Wasn't there someone you needed to chase?" Maleficent says
Having said that, Maleficent disappears in a column of green flames. Terra and Ducar both charge toward Maleficent with their Keyblade to try and stop her.
"Wait!" Terra says
"Stop!" Ducar says
Before they could reach her, Maleficent disappears laughing maniacally. The two men then focus back on the tremor which shook the castle.
"The Unversed! They're gonna bring down the castle! We've got do something!" Terra exclaims
"C'mon! Let's go!" Ducar says
Terra and Ducar run out of the room and headed down the castle. They entered the throne room where a large Unversed stood before them. It's name: Wheel Master. The Unversed resembled a spinning wheel having a large, claw-like spool and a large wheel.
The Wheel Master struck first by snaring Terra and Ducar in a thread of dark energy wrapped around their bodies together. The two men struggled in the thread of darkness, but they eventually broke free, making the Wheel Master stagger back. With the Unversed left dazed, the two men saw their chance to attack. Terra attacks the Wheel Master with two spinning slashes, then finishes with a powerful overhead strike. Ducar strikes the Wheel Master with three spinning slashes, then finishes with three strong overhead strikes.
The Wheel Master swings it's arms at the two men, but they both jump back. Then, the Unversed throws it's wheel at the two Keyblade Wielders, but they jump over to the sides, making it miss. Terra throws his Keyblade five times at the Wheel Master while Ducar holds his Keyblade out infront of him and launches multiple light projectiles from the tip of his Keyblade. Both of their attacks hit the Wheel Master numerous times.
The Wheel Master leaped up into the air and tried to smash down on the two men, but they both jump away before they were nearly crushed by the large Unversed. As it lands, the Unversed created a shockwave in a wide radius across the ground. Fortunately, Terra and Ducar were safely enough away from the shockwave. The Wheel Master started to glow with a red aura of anger and it charged at Terra and Ducar, galloping toward the two men in an attempt to ram them. Terra and Ducar both jumped out of the path of the Wheel Master, making the large Unversed crash into a nearby wall.
With the Wheel Master left stunned, Terra and Ducar saw their chance to attack. Terra and Ducar both jet forward at the Wheel Master, striking it with a series of charging attacks, thrusting their Keyblades at the Unversed multiple times. Then, the two men leaped up into the air and slammed their Keyblades down on the Wheel Master, finishing the fight.
After dealing with the Unversed, the two men returned to the tower room where Princess Aurora was safe.
"It's my fault her heart was stolen. It was because I was weak. I'm sorry." Terra says
"It's not just your fault, Terra. It was my fault as well. I've allowed this to happen. We'll get her light back, once we learn to stand up against the darkness." Ducar says
"Right." Terra says
Terra and Ducar both take their leave out of the castle and walk across the stone bridge.
"Why would Xehanort want to imprison the light? The purest hearts of light. Do they hold the answer?" Terra asks himself
"Why would Lord Thanatos be seeking the Princesses of Heart? It would make sense since their hearts are filled with light, but why? There must be more to this." Ducar says to himself
The two men leave the Enchanted Dominion, but they would always carry the memory of the terrible misdeed they had committed. Maleficent watched Terra and Ducar leave from another tower room.
"Seven pure hearts, each completely void of darkness. Such a search may take some time." Maleficent says
Maleficent turns around and disappears in a column of green flames.
(Moments later)
Shortly after Terra and Ducar's arrival, Ventus arrived at the Enchanted Dominion and was walking through the hallways of King Stefan's castle, searching for any signs of the two men.
"Still no sign of Terra or Ducar." Ventus says
Ventus turns to his left and enters the tower room where inside was Princess Aurora sleeping. Ventus quickly notices Princess Aurora and quietly moves toward her.
"Stop! You get away from her!" A female voice says
Ventus quickly turns around and saw the three fairies: Flora, the red fairy, Fauna, the green fairy, and Merryweather, the blue fairy standing infront of him.
"Oh. I'm sorry. It's just. I've never seen anyone so beautiful." Ventus says
"Who are you?" Flora asks
"I'm Ventus. But you can call me Ven."
"Oh, I don't think you're bad, dear. I'm sure you have a pure heart just like our precious Aurora." Fauna says
"Can you tell me why she's sleeping?" Ventus asks
"Long ago, Maleficent cursed her. Now, she's stolen her heart." Flora says
"Hm. Well then, why don't I get it back for her?" Ventus says
"That's impossible, dear. Maleficent's home is at the Forbidden Mountain. It's not safe." Fauna says
"I'm not afraid. We can't just leave Aurora like this. I can help. You gotta believe me." Ventus says
"You know, you're absolutely right. The Forbidden Mountain is just through the forest. Come along, follow us. After all, we wouldn't want you to get lost." Flora says
Ventus nods and follows the three fairies out of King Stefan's castle and into the forest. After traversing through the forest, they soon saw Maleficent's castle in the distance on the Forbidden Mountain. Unfortunately, their path to the castle was blocked by a wall of green fire.
"Looks like we're stuck." Ventus says
"This must be Maleficent's doing." Flora says
"I know." Fauna says
Fauna approaches the wall of fire and waves her wand, causing the wall of green flame to disappear.
"Shall we?" Fauna says
With that, Ventus and the three fairies continue toward Maleficent's castle. Once inside, they find Princess Aurora's heart deep within a maze. It takes them a while to traverse through the maze, but eventually, they reach Aurora's heart imprisoned in a mass of green fire. Ventus points his Keyblade toward Aurora's Heart and shoots a beam of light toward it. The beam of light hits the mass of green fire and the flames dim down.
As Ventus releases the captive heart, his vision was blinded by a bright light.
(Flashback)
As his vision adjusted to the light, Ventus saw a memory of Aurora when she met Prince Phillip in the woods.
"Don't you remember? We've met before." Phillip says
"We... we have?" Aurora asks
"Why of course. You said it yourself once upon a dream." Phillip says
"I never thought I would meet you, outside of my dreams that is." Aurora says
"Who are you? What's your name?" Phillip asks
"Hmm? Oh my name? Why it's... Oh. Oh no. I can't. Goodbye." Aurora says
Aurora began to take her leave.
"I must see you!" Phillip says
"I don't know. Maybe someday." Aurora says
"When? Tomorrow?" Phillip asks
"Oh, no. This evening! At the cottage, in the glen." Aurora says
Having said that, Aurora takes her leave thus ending the memory.
(Present time)
Ventus found himself back in the maze after seeing the vision.
"What was that?" Ventus asks
"Aurora's memory. She must have gotten her heart back." Flora says
"So her dream came true!" Ventus says
"Yes, not long ago. Dreams are very strong beliefs. Aurora's led her to her true love." Flora says
"I see you hold strong beliefs too. Don't you, dear?" Fauna says
"Yup." Ventus says
"You also have a strong light." Flora says
"All right. Hurry! We can't stay here." Merryweather says
With that, Ventus and the three fairies began making their way out of Maleficent's Castle.
(Meanwhile)
Outside Maleficent's castle, Aqua enters The Enchanted Dominion at the base of the Forbidden Mountains. As she stood at the edge of the forest, Aqua saw something flying out of the dark castle.
"What's that?" Aqua says
What Aqua saw was Aurora's heart flying through the air towards King Stephan's castle.
"I think I'd better go take a look inside." Aqua says
(Meanwhile)
Shara also arrives in The Enchanted Dominion on the bridge outside King Stefan's castle. When she arrives, she also saw Aurora's heart flying through the air towards the castle.
"I wonder what that was. There is something definitely going on here." Shara says
Shara turned around and looked off toward the forest where Aurora's heart flew out of.
"Looks like it came from that forest. I'd better check it out." Shara says
With that said, Shara headed toward the forest. After traversing through the forest, Shara arrives at the Forbidden Mountain where Maleficent's castle was in view.
(Meanwhile)
Inside Maleficent's castle, Ventus and the three fairies were making their way out when they come across Maleficent herself in her throne room.
"Someone has released Aurora's heart. Tell me, child, was it you?" Maleficent says turing toward Ventus
"Maleficent!" Flora exclaims
"Only 'cause you stole it in the first place!" Ventus says
Ventus charges toward Maleficent. He jumps up into the air with his Keyblade in hand toward Maleficent. But before he could reach her, Maleficent teleports in a column of green flame.
"A Keyblade... You must be Ventus." Maleficent says
Ventus looks up and saw Maleficent standing high above him.
"Huh? How do you know about me... and the Keyblade?" Ventus asks
"My powers ensure I'd know of the key to bringing me hearts. Terra and Ducar both gave me a demonstration." Maleficent says
"Terra? Ducar? They were here?" Ventus says shocked
"Why, yes. In fact, it was they who stole Princess Aurora's heart." Maleficent says
"That's a lie!" Ventus says
Ventus got into battle stance ready to fight Maleficent.
"I was asked to leave you unharmed, but it seems I have no choice!" Maleficent says
Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather all change into their magic spark form and head over to Ventus to aid him in his fight with Maleficent.
(Meanwhile)
Aqua was heading through Maleficent's Castle until several Flood Unversed blocked her path. Aqua immediately summoned her Keyblade and got into battle stance. Then, in that moment, Shara arrives in Maleficent's castle and saw Aqua fighting the Unversed.
"Aqua!" Shara calls
Aqua turned around and saw Shara running towards her.
"Shara!" Aqua exclaims
While her back was turned, a Flood jumps toward Aqua.
"Aqua! Watch out!" Shara says
Shara summoned her Keyblade: Faithful Salvation into her right-hand and jumps toward the Unversed, striking it down with a diagonal slash. Shara lands next to Aqua standing alongside her against the Unversed.
One Flood leaps toward Shara to try and claw her, but she jumps into the air with a somersault and strikes down the Flood with a downward slash from her Keyblade. Aqua jumps into the air and spins around, swinging her Keyblade at the Unversed, casting most of them down. Shara takes her Keyblade in both her hands and raises it into the air. A bright light envelopes Shara's body and her Keyblade. In that moment, several pillars of light rain down on the Unversed, sending them into oblivion. In a short battle, all of the Unversed were defeated.
After dealing with the Unversed, Shara and Aqua look at each other.
"Nice to catch up with you, Aqua." Shara says
"Same here, Shara." Aqua says
"C'mon." Shara says
Both Keyblade Wielders headed deeper into Maleficent's castle.
(Meanwhile)
The battle between Ventus and Maleficent had only just begun as the two faced each other.
Maleficent attacked first by thrusting her staff toward toward Ventus, hurling dark lightning bolts at him. Afterwards, Maleficent charges at Ventus in a pinwheel-shaped cloud of dark energy. Ventus saw the incoming attack and rolled out of the way, making the witch miss him. Ventus rushes forward at Maleficent and leaps up into the air with his Keyblade over his shoulder to attack, but by the time he reaches her, Maleficent warps away in a column of green flames. She reappears at the top of the high platform and began conjuring up a spell.
"All who dare to command to break from this sleep shall never wake!" Maleficent chants
Maleficent's staff began to glow with dark energy and a pool of green flames appeared beneath her.
"Into sleep you fall forever!" Maleficent says
The three fairies flew around Ventus, offering him their aid. Ventus held his Keyblade up into the air and it glowed with pure light. Ventus aims his Keyblade at Maleficent and a ball of light was launched from the tip of the Keyblade, heading straight for the witch. The ball of light hits Maleficent with direct impact, leaving her stunned and vulnerable.
With Maleficent left stunned, Ventus bombards the witch with a flurry of quick strikes coming from his Keyblade. Ventus strikes Maleficent with a lunging strike, a right slash, and an overhead strike. Next, he hits Maleficent with two fast cross slashes, swinging his Keyblade from left to right. Then, Ventus follows up with a powerful overhead spinning slash.
Maleficent recovers from the stunned daze and warps back up to the high platform. There, she raises her staff into the air, conjuring up another spell.
"Thunder, light and lightning strike!" Maleficent chants
Several bolts of dark lightning strike down at Ventus, but he rolls out of the way to avoid being electrocuted. Ventus retaliates by throwing his Keyblade up at Maleficent, letting the wind guide it toward the witch. The Keyblade hits Maleficent directly in her chest, making her stagger back. After landing the first hit, the Keyblade flies back around and strikes Maleficent in her back. Pretty soon, the Keyblade began landing multiple hits to Maleficent, striking her from all directions. The Keyblade soon flies back over to Ventus who catches it in his right-hand.
Maleficent charges at Ventus in a pinwheel-shaped cloud of dark energy, but he rolls out of the way, making the witch miss. Maleficent warps to the center of the room and thrusts her staff forward at Ventus, sending bolts of dark lightning his way. Ventus saw the incoming attack and rolled out of the way.
It was now Ventus' turn to strike. Ventus held his Keyblade out infront of him and he began to glow with a light green aura, catching Maleficent by surprise. Within moments, Ventus strikes Maleficent with four quick horizontal slashes, swinging his Keyblade left and right. Next, he hits the witch with an advancing spin attack that hits her three times. Then, Ventus strikes Maleficent with four spinning slashes and finishes with a powerful uppercut which cuts five slash marks of light into the ground, knocking Maleficent back and thus finishing the fight.
Only moments after the fight was finished, Aqua and Shara enter Maleficent's throne room where Ventus had just defeated the witch. Maleficent walks up the stairs of her throne room breathing heavily.
"There's no way Terra or Ducar would hurt someone like that!" Ventus says
"You don't believe me? That's unfortunate, for they agreed so easily." Maleficent says
"They did?" Ventus asks
"Ven! Don't be fooled!" Aqua says
"Don't listen to her lies!" Shara says
Ven looks over to his left and saw Aqua and Shara rushing toward him.
"Aqua! Shara!" Ventus exclaims
"Terra and Ducar would never do that. You know that as well as we do." Aqua says
"Yeah!" Ventus says
"Ahh... the truth can be most cruel, even amongst the closest of friends. After all, one never knows the secrets of another heart. I'm sure you'll agree, Ventus... Aqua... Shara." Maleficent says
Aqua and Shara glared at Maleficent angrily, then looked at Ventus.
"The Master sent us. Ven... let's go home." Aqua says offering her hand to Ventus
"But Terra... and Ducar..." Ventus says
"Terra and Ducar's not ready to leave yet." Aqua says
"They have their own path to take, Ven. Yours is back home. Please." Shara says
As he stood there thinking, Ventus had a flashback.
(Flashback)
Ventus remembers what Vanitas told him back on the Land of Departure.
"Like right now? They're leaving you behind. And by the time you catch up, they will both be a different person." Vanitas says
(Present time)
"Sorry, Aqua. Sorry, Shara. But I can't go with you." Ventus says
"What?" Aqua says
"Why not?" Shara asks
"It's just... I have to find them before it's too late." Ventus says
With that said, Ventus takes his leave and rushes out of Maleficent's castle.
"Ven! Wait!" Aqua cries out
Aqua and Shara was about to run after Ventus until Maleficent spoke, making them stop.
"I see you too wield a Keyblade." Maleficent says
"How do you know about the Keyblade?" Shara asks
"A source of power. A key that opens the hearts of men, of entire worlds, and allows one to obtain anything and everything. Such a power I find most fascinating." Maleficent says
"So Terra... he really..." Aqua says
"Ducar... My husband... Could he really have..." Shara says
"Yes. Now, my dears, would you like to assist me as well?" Maleficent says
"Never!" Aqua says
"As if we'd serve a witch like you!" Shara says
"I see, Lord Thanatos and Xehanort were right. You two are most stubborn girls." Maleficent says
"Lord Thanatos?! How do you know about him and Master Xehanort?!" Shara asks
"It seems you both need time to consider my offer. Fortunately, I have the perfect place." Maleficent says
Maleficent drives her staff into the ground and a dark portal appears beneath Shara and Aqua causing them both to fall into it.
(Meanwhile)
Ventus runs through the courtyard of Maleficent's castle as he was constantly worried about Terra and Ducar.
"Terra, Ducar, where are you?" Ventus asks
Ventus soon leaves Maleficent's castle and leaves the Enchanted Dominion.
(Meanwhile)
Shara and Aqua fall out of the dark portal and land in the dungeon where they both meet Prince Phillip sitting on a stone bench in chains.
"Who are you?" Phillip asks
"My name is Aqua."
"And I'm Shara."
"It looks like we were caught in a trap." Aqua says
"But why are you imprisoned here?" Shara asks
"To prevent me from breaking her evil curse. I was to meet the most beautiful girl at a cottage in the glen, but now my true love lies in eternal slumber and only I can break the spell." Phillip says
"You must really love her." Aqua says
The three fairies, Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather fly into the dungeon and approach Shara, Aqua, and Phillip.
"Is what you say true?" Flora asks
"Yes. Maleficent told me." Phillip says
"Oh! Prince Phillip! It's you!" Flora exclaims
The three fairies help free Prince Phillip from his chains and he stood infront of them.
"Now, Phillip, the road to true love may be barred by many more dangers which you alone will have to face." Flora says
"We're going with you." Aqua says
"Right. There's something we need to know and only Maleficent has the answer. " Shara says
"Yes, of course, dears. Now, come along. We must hurry to Aurora." Flora says
With that said, Shara, Aqua, Prince Phillip now equipped with a sword and shield headed out of the dungeon. Just before they could leave, Maleficent's raven, Diablo, spots them and lets out some loud caws, alerting Maleficent's goons. The walls to the left and right crumble and Maleficent's goons came rushing toward the trio armed with spears, maces, and bows and arrows. The heroic trio stood ready as they prepared to fight their way through Maleficent's goons.
Shara swings her Keyblade down on one goon that tried to bash her with it's mace, then she delivers an uppercut to another goon that tried to stab her with it's spear. One of Maleficent's goons aims it's bow at Shara and fires an arrow at her. Shara deflects the arrow back at the goon, effectively taking it out.
Aqua aims her Keyblade at one of Maleficent's goons and launches a fireball at it, sending it ablaze. Another goon charges at Aqua with it's mace, but she launches a ball of ice from the tip of her Keyblade, freezing the goon right on the spot. Four goons armed with spears and maces surround Aqua and try to attack her all at once, but she raises her Keyblade into the air, summoning lightning bolts around her to zap the goons away.
Prince Phillip swings his sword down on one of Maleficent's goons, then swings his sword down on another one. One of Maleficent's goons fired an arrow at Prince Phillip, but he uses his shield to defend himself. He then takes out the goon with just a swipe of his sword.
The heroic trio eventually made it out of Maleficent's castle and began making their way toward King Stefan's castle by crossing the bridge. Seeing that Prince Phillip and the two Keyblade Wielders escaped, Maleficent conjured up a spell.
"A forest of thorns shall be your tomb. Wound 'bound the castle in a bower of doom!" Maleficent says
Maleficent thrusts her staff forward casting dark lightning on the bridge covering it in black thorns. Before Shara, Aqua, and Prince Phillip could reach the castle, Maleficent appears before the trio in a column of green flames.
"Maleficent! What did Lord Thanatos and Master Xehanort tell you?" Shara asks demanding an answer
"Such a pity that neither of you don't have Terra or Ducar's gift for obedience. Nor can you see how easy it was for them." Maleficent says
"Terra would never do anything to help you!" Aqua says
"And I know very well that Ducar would never commit any terrible deed! I know my husband! He is strong! He would never allow the darkness to corrupt him!" Shara says
"Quite the contrary. They fully embraced the darkness within themselves." Maleficent says
"Stop lying!" Aqua shouts
"See for yourself. All the powers of Hell!" Maleficent says
Maleficent crosses her arms and thrusts them out. A large column of green fire envelopes Maleficent and she transforms into a large black dragon. Shara, Aqua, and Prince Phillip all prepared themselves for a fierce fight against Maleficent in her dragon form.
Maleficent attacks first by unleashing a jet of green flames from her mouth at the heroic trio. Prince Phillip quickly got infront of Shara and Aqua and held his shield up to defend them from the green flames. Next, the black dragon rises up on her hind legs and tries to stomp down on the heroes, but they jump back to avoid being crushed to the ground.
Aqua aims her Keyblade at Maleficent and fires a volley of bubbles at the black dragon. Each of the bubbles burst in a splash of light as they hit the black dragon. Shara aims her Keyblade at Maleficent and fires a salvo of rainbow-colored orbs at the black dragon.
Maleficent snaps her jaws at the three heroes, but they jump back and kept their distance away from the black dragon. Then, Maleficent slams her paws down on the bridge, creating shockwaves across the ground, but the heroic trio jumps back and avoid the attack.
Aqua rushes forward at Maleficent and rams into her head while cloaked in a barrier of light. Upon impact, the barrier bursts in a splash of light. Shara leaps into the air with a twirl and raises her Keyblade above her, creating eight orbs of light around her. Shara teleports to each of the light orbs and launches them one by one at Maleficent with a swing of her Keyblade.
Maleficent takes off into the air and flies above the heroes. She flies around the bridge over the side near the castle and hovers in the air. Shara rushes forward and leaps high into the air and lands on Maleficent's back. Once on her back, Shara slams her Keyblade five times down on Maleficent. The black dragon lands back on the bridge and shakes Shara off her.
Aqua points her Keyblade at Maleficent and launches three fireballs toward her. The three fireballs hit Maleficent directly in her chest. Next, Aqua launches three chunks of ice toward Maleficent. The three chunks of ice hit Maleficent, landing a direct hit at her chest. Then, Aqua blasts Maleficent head-on with a bolt of lightning from the tip of her Keyblade. Shara leaps up into the air with a backflip and soars straight at Maleficent with her body glowing in a blue aura. She lands a direct hit to Maleficent's chest, then heads skyward into the air. Shara loops around and swoops down on the black dragon with an aerial dive. She flies skyward again and hits Maleficent with another diving strike. Finally, Shara came crashing down on Maleficent's chest with a spiral, creating an explosion of light which dishes out some serious damage to the black dragon.
Maleficent was left weakened by Shara and Aqua's attacks. Just when they thought they had Maleficent on the run, the black dragon breathes a jet of green flames, creating a wall of fire which separates Shara and Aqua from Prince Phillip.
"No!" Aqua says
Maleficent attacks Prince Phillip trying to bite him with her jaws, but he leans his body away and swings his sword at the black dragon. While Prince Phillip fights Maleficent, the three fairies lend him their aid.
"All together." Flora says
Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather wave their wands toward Prince Phillip, making his sword glow with light.
"Now sword of truth, fly swift and sure that evil die and good endure!" Flora says
Prince Phillip throws his sword at Maleficent, piercing the black dragon directly in her chest. Maleficent falls defeated and her body was engulfed in green flames and she disappears. The dark thorns that covered the bridge disappear and the castle reverts back to normal. With Maleficent defeated, Prince Phillip runs up the castle and awakens Aurora with a kiss. Maleficent, back in her original form, not quite defeated, limps away on the bridge.
"It's the power of true love that defeated you." Aqua says
"I will not be defeated by something as insignificant as love." Maleficent says
"You don't even know the first thing about it. You're too clouded by darkness to see that there is something far greater. Try all you want, but you'll never defeat a heart filled with light." Aqua says
"Say what you will about love, but it's power overcomes all. It is what gives the light strength to defeat the darkness. And evil tyrants like you fail to realize that. That is why light will always endure." Shara says
"Perhaps. But remember one thing, as long as there is light, there will be darkness. And in time, many more will be drawn to it. Then, they will all belong to me!" Maleficent says
Having said that, Maleficent disappears in a column of green flame laughing maniacally. Shara and Aqua look up toward the sky, thinking about Terra and Ducar.
"Terra, you better stay strong for us." Aqua says
"Ducar, please stay strong. For your friends. And our son." Shara says
Shara closes her eyes for a brief moment, then looks at Aqua.
"C'mon, Aqua. We have to go." Shara says
"Right." Aqua says
With that said, Shara and Aqua leave the Enchanted Dominion and continue their journey.
Author's Note: Now, we move onto the worlds of Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep starting with the Enchanted Dominion where the heroes face the witch, Maleficent. Terra and Ducar arrive into the world and meet Maleficent who awakens the darkness within them, making them steal Princess Aurora's heart. Afterwards, Ventus arrives and meets the three fairies, Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather and helps them get back Aurora's heart. Then, Aqua and Shara team up with Prince Phillip to fight Maleficent and break her curse. A quick note for everyone, I found an even better voice reference for Shara, Devon's mother. Now, Shara will be voiced by Rachel Kimsey, the voice of Rachel Kane in Call of Duty: Black Ops 3. Let me know what you guys think. No flames please. Hope you guys like and don't forget to review!